A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5179872 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 18484279 epoch_slot_no: 167479 block_no: 5179695 slot_leader_id: 5153012 size: 4431 time: 2021-01-07 20:16:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c298b64b6b97c994eb9c4fa9520c872e10091a1aaf0ca844f09e765bfcb0ae1Block Operator
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